South African Milk Sugar Drops from China
Small sugar drops flavored with milk essence, exceeding 65% sugar and 10% milk solids requirements. Classified in HTS 2106.90.74.00 for products described in U.S. note 7 to chapter 17, enabling quota-based import of specialty confections. This applies to high-sugar milk candies from eligible origins.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Reference specific U.S. note 7 provision on entry paperwork for proper quota accounting
• Conduct sugar content tests using dry weight method specified in tariff notes
• Beware of seasonal quota exhaustion affecting availability mid-year